DIVERSITY ROCK -10-Minute, charming play that is a testament to our times.

by Tom Erb

Ten-Minute - (6M/4F) "Diversity Rock" is a charming play that is a testament to our times. It has been said that sometimes we should listen to our youth because of their innocents. This play centers around a group of kids at a neighborhood playground. The playground has various play equipment, and the children enjoy swinging, sliding, and playing together. The main characters, Hadji, Lucy, Schroeder, and Charlie...

Ten-Minute - (6M/4F) "Diversity Rock" is a charming play that is a testament to our times. It has been said that sometimes we should listen to our youth because of their innocents. This play centers around a group of kids at a neighborhood playground. The playground has various play equipment, and the children enjoy swinging, sliding, and playing together. The main characters, Hadji, Lucy, Schroeder, and Charlie are excitedly engaging in different activities when a new group of kids arrives. These new kids, Dick, Jane, Trixie, Boris, and Esperanza, are first seen as a threat, making the original group nervous, and their initial reaction is hesitance because the new kids don't look like them. Schroeder, a compassionate, open-minded boy, stands up for the new kids. This is the birth of the "Diversity Rock," an attempt for everyone to get to know each other better. The game allows them to learn about each other's cultures, traditions, and backgrounds. As the play unfolds, the kids ask each other questions about their cultures and share their interests and hobbies. It is through playing this game; the children laugh, bond, and grow, leading to a much better understanding of what it means to be different. It sends a strong message about the importance of acceptance and kindness towards those who may appear different from us, promoting unity and friendship in a multicultural setting.

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DIVERSITY ROCK -10-Minute, charming play that is a testament to our times.

SAM: 11, biracial boy (played by an adult) that is friendly, curious, and open-minded. He is the leader of
his group of friends, and he likes to invite new kids to join them. He is interested in learning about
different cultures and backgrounds.
LUCY: 10, deaf girl (played by an adult) who plays the piano and uses sign language. She is warm, cheerful,
and creative. She is the best friend of Sam, and she likes to support him in his ideas. She is talented
in music and art, and she wants to express herself in different ways.
SCHROEDER: 12, gay boy (played by an adult) who loves classical music and plays the cello. He is
enthusiastic, smart, and funny. He is the oldest of his friends and likes to share his knowledge
and jokes with them. He is passionate about music and literature and enjoys exploring new
genres and styles.
CHARLIE: 11, a transgender boy (played by an adult) who loves chocolate and dreams of becoming a
movie star. He is cheerful, brave, and optimistic. He is the newest member of his group of
friends, and he likes to thank them for accepting him as he is. He is confident in his identity
and aspirations and wants to inspire others to be themselves.
DICK: 10, a white boy (played by an adult) who loves books and animals. He is shy, kind, and gentle. He
is one of the new kids who moved to the neighborhood and didn't know anyone. He is nervous
about making friends but also eager to try new things. He loves reading and learning and likes
sharing his stories and facts.
JANE: 9, white girl (played by an adult) who loves sports and adventure. She is brave, energetic, and
adventurous. She is one of the new kids who moved to the neighborhood and didn't know
anyone. She is confident about herself, but she is also wary of others. She loves playing and
exploring and likes to challenge herself and others.
TRIXIE: 10, an African American girl (played by an adult) who loves poetry and art. She is one of the new
kids who moved to the neighborhood with her family. She is warm, creative, and confident. She
is proud of her identity but also open to others. She loves writing poetry and making art and
likes to express her feelings and opinions with others.
BORIS: 11, a Russian boy (played by an adult) who loves chess and music. He is one of the new kids who
moved to the neighborhood with his family. He is quiet, smart, and polite. He is nervous about
fitting in but also eager to learn new things. He loves playing chess and listening to classical
music and likes to share his skills and tastes with others.
ESPERANZA: 12, Mexican immigrant girl (played by an adult) who loves gardening and art. She is warm,
creative, and hopeful. She is one of the new kids who moved to the neighborhood and didn't
know anyone. She is happy about her new opportunities but faces some difficulties. She loves
creating and growing things and likes sharing her beauty and joy with others.
HADJI: 10-year-old boy (played by an adult) is one of the new kids who moved to the neighborhood.
He is smart, loyal, brave, and loves reading books and playing soccer. He is also proficient in
judo, which he learned from an American Marine. He wears a bejeweled turban and a
Jodhpuri, which are traditional Indian garments.